Former Steelers business strategy VP to speak at Mount Union graduation

Monday

May 7, 2018 at 5:32 PM

Staff report

ALLIANCE Susan (Pelini) McGalla, former public company CEO and business owner, will present the University of Mount Union commencement address. The ceremony is set to take place at 1 p.m. Sunday in the Peterson Field House of the McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex.

McGalla earned a bachelor’s degree in business and marketing from Mount Union in 1986. Upon graduation, she started her career at Joseph Horne Co., where she served in marketing and managerial positions. Beginning in 1994, McGalla spent 14 years with American Eagle Outfitters. She became president and chief merchandising officer in 2003.

Upon her departure in 2009, McGalla became a private consultant in the retail industry. She became chief executive officer of The Wet Seal in 2011. She served as the CEO of the public company for two years then founded P3 Executive Consulting, which provided advisory services to the financial and Wall Street community. In 2015, McGalla joined the Pittsburgh Steelers as the vice president of business strategy and creative development. She ended her career with the Steelers in March of this year.

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